Desperately seeking Dolly

I’m parked in a local park. I’m waiting for my wife who has a hair appointment, and I’m now looking for Dolly.

That last day. Me and Alf in this very carpark

Who’s Dolly?

Dolly is a puppy, she would be 18 months old now and when I last saw her it was on the 16th August 2024. The day our Alf lost his battle with his illness and went to sleep. Is there a cure for a broken heart 💔

We took a little walk into the park that day and he just sat at the entrance, nothing left in the tank, when an 11 month old bundle of fluff bounced up to him and wanted to play. He let her sniff around but he didn’t stir from his staring out into the fields where he once used to bound around just like Dolly.

Nothing in the tank, just so tired

I spoke with Dollys owners and told them what was happening that day, Dolly did not want to leave him, she knew something.

It was a sad and at the same time wonderful thing to see, as one life was ending and an exciting new one was just beginning.

I often pop back here in the hope that I will see Dolly again, even my wife encourages me to do so. I just want to say thank you to her and her owners, it was a beautiful moment when they both met but so tragically cut short. They would have been great friends as Alf loved everyone and didn’t have a bad bone in his body.

And if her owners allow, I want to give her a big cuddle. Another beautiful little soul.

Until then I’m still desperately seeking Dolly.

Peace.

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Author: Balders

Passionate hobbyist, restoring the past, one old camera at a time. iPhone14 Max Pro - Sony A7II and about 80 others from the days of silver halide 📸 Main aim in life - Retirement

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  2. I’m sorry to hear of Alf’s passing. Our animal friends are among the best friends we can ever have. I don’t know if you’d be interested, but I have a poem on my blog about a deaf beagle I once had the pleasure of knowing (I’m deaf, too, so we shared a special bond). It’s titled “For Harley.” I can provide a link for you if you’d like to read it, or you can check the Poetry menu section of my blog. The poem is my tribute to a very special dog.

    Have a good rest of the week. 😊

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    1. Thank you Mike for the lovely comment. I’d love to read that particular poem. I will look at your poetry menu on your site, when I’m free tomorrow and will definitely read about Harley. They come into our lives, totally take them over, give us unconditional love then break our hearts into a million pieces when they leave us. But oh what beautiful memories. Thank you for your comment. It is most appreciated. Take care, peace to you .

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